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    Through the course of history society has been shaped by scientific discoveries that have benefitted mankind by providing a better understanding of the world and have advanced technology. One such scientist was Joseph John Thomson. Joseph John Thomson had a successful life, made important scientific discoveries, and impacted the world through his discoveries. Sir Joseph John Thomson was born on December 18, 1856 in Cheetham, a part of Manchester, England to Emma Swindells and Joseph James…

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    Phlogiston Essay

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    Phlogiston theory The phlogiston theory states that the every combustible substance on this planet contains phlogiston. When a combustible substance is burned, phlogiston is released into the air. The people behind the phlogiston theory believed that the whenever a substance sets on fire, the fire gives off phlogiston. The phlogiston was believed be the kind of gas which causes fire. Without phlogiston, the combustible substance won’t be able to set on fire. In the late 1660’s a scientist…

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    This paper discusses the life of Sir Joseph John Thomson (J.J. Thomson) and his scientific discoveries. It will also discuss how it has impacted our lives today and if we would have what we have today without his research and hard work. He was a shy boy who was gifted when it came to science. He lost his father when he was young but strived to have a better nonetheless. After becoming a Fellow of the Trinity, he started working with Lord Rayleigh and later became his successor. He found what…

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    Shaker Culture Book Report

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    We see an early example shaker culture when Mr. Tanner gives young Robert the pig for help and apron with the calving. Mr. Haven and Robert are fixing the fence when Mr. Tanner brings the pig Roberts father states about accepting the pig “we thank you brother Tanner but it’s not the shaker way to take frills for being neighborly” (P 21). I think this shows that in the shaker culture they feel that is not right to accept a gift or payment for doing the right thing in any given situation are…

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    industry executive and also won five grammy Awards. One thing special about keys is that she doesn't only sing as beautifully as she does but she produces and writes her own songs. Personally i think that makes her even 10x better than the rest! At j records she finds energy to finish her debut album which she’ve been working on for a while. When the album finally got released, one of the songs called “songs in a minor”,it had went platinum! Not once, not twice but five times. A…

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    Clipping Research Papers

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    Moffett, Steve Reich, John Cage, Philip Glass, Tangerine Dream, Sickness, Wobbly, Prurient, DJ Mustard, Skinny Puppy, Regis, Mannie Fresh, Dj Paul & Juicy J, Chris Watson, DJ Screw, KLC, Whitehouse, Bernard Parmegiani, Clams Casino, and the list goes on. As for rapping, Daveed counts Prurient, DJ Mustard, Skinny Puppy, Regis, Mannie Fresh, Dj Paul & Juicy J, Chris Watson, DJ Screw, KLC, Pedestrian Deposit, Block Beattaz, Whitehouse, Bernard Parmegiani, Clams Casino as…

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    Japanese Popular Culture Japanese culture, particularly traditional Japanese culture has plenty of roots in traditional Chinese culture. However, Japanese culture is rich and diverse, dating back to 10,000 BC when the Jomon people first settled in Japan. It is widely known for its traditional arts and its contemporary pop culture. Nowadays in Japan it is still possible to notice kimono-clad women shuffling down the street with umbrellas overhead and oversized sumo wrestlers battling competitors…

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    The fact of reality is that teenagers create the pop culture within each generation. With a new era of children, it brings forth new stories, fashion statements, ideas, and entertainment that was never heard before. Unique. Simple. It creates an undeniable growth as a humanity as we continuously make social and political change, learning from those before us. In comparison, the Great Generation is much different from Millennials, their history being different. Those who grow up within the era…

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    Is love worth losing your happiness over? The imagine of love was created for the comfort of a man. There was just Adam on earth and God himself said something is missing you can’t do this alone. Thus, woman was created half of a man was taken to create the whole of a woman. What exactly is the defining line of true love? Do I spill out my all for you to be filled with this feeling we call love? Do I forget about myself to make sure you are a hundred percent well? Is loving you worth losing my…

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    The perspective of a work of literature changes from the first time you set your eyes on it. My point of view of the poem Porphyria’s Lover by Robert Browning changed drastically from the beginning of this research project till now. As I looked into information over this poem and different aspects about it, I began to have more of an open mind towards it and understand the true meaning behind it. I learned that poetry has more to it that just the words that were printed on the page. It allowed…

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